The Swan Roundabout, 1950s

University plans to expand city centre campus bbc.in/4d6NyYV

Tickets are on sale for BRUM ROCKS LIVE! taking place Sun 14 July at Forum Birmingham, promising to be the rock concert of the year - an opp for hundreds of amateur musicians, singers & rockstar wannabes to come perform in a once-in-a-lifetime rock concert misfitsmusic.org.uk/brumrocksticke…

Harry Potter, Inception, the Pirates of the Caribbean... the Sekine Quartet will bring iconic silver screen soundtracks to the Museum next Tuesday!

Join us and our Allosaurus Roary to listen to the Quartet bring classic cinema tunes to life in the Museum: ow.ly/EgJA50Rg7jf

This boundary map details where the West Midlands Police force covered upon its creation in 1974.

Previously, these cities and towns had separate forces - some dating further back than others, and most having been part of previous mergers!

#WeAre50 #Anniversary

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The deadline to submit any events, activities or experiences that you want to see included in the 100 Days of Creativity is midday tomorrow.

This is completely free to be part of and open to any organisation with events that meet the brief.

This will be much fun...

A ridiculous night (or afternoon) of fun awaits Sat 4 May - Teena’s Spring Tease comes The Core Theatre Prepare for fun & games including a fabulous TV & Movies quiz, Cheesy Music Bingo plus witty one liners, some cheeky comedy, songs & special guests. Ticketsthecoretheatresolihull.co.uk

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Three decades on, Drop the Dead Donkey is the vital journalism satire we all need.

Showing at The Alexandra until Saturday 20 April. Grab a ticket if you can.

Full review at facebook.com/CultureBab

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Drop the Dead Donkey is just as funny now as it was 30 years ago. What a treat to be taken back to the wickedly naughty newsroom.

Full review coming tomorrow.
Showing at The Alexandra until Saturday.

Chamberlain Place - c.1900

New Films of Bournville

Join us for an evening celebrating Bournville's heritage! See a NEW selection of rare archival films of Bournville from the 1940s and 50s.

Thursday 2nd May at 4pm and 7pm. Tickets are £7 and include refreshments. Please call 0121 472 0199 to book.

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM 🎶

Book now for a fantastic #classical tribute to iconic #movie soundtracks by the Sekine Quartet on Tuesday 23rd April. Expect Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and Gladiator! How many tunes will you be able to recognise?

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Stay safe out there

Looking forward to this one

#GardeningDay #botanicalgardens . As it's National Gardening Day, here's a colourful picture of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Designed by John Loudon in 1829. WK-E1-318 LibraryofBirmingham Birmingham Botanical Gardens UK

The White Swan, Harborne, photographed by William A. Clark in 1933

I know I said I’d never do it again, but I appear to have started making another record. 🤣

#Throwback to the Sekine Quartet's fantastic #string tribute to ABBA!

We are thrilled to have the Quartet return on Tues 23rd April to play all your favourite #film tunes from Harry Potter to the Pirates of the Caribbean. 🎥🎶

Book now: ow.ly/kNqX50Rc4hn

Uni of Birmingham

COLMORE ART WALK COMING SOON 👀 🎨

This May we invite you to join us on the Colmore Art Walk, exploring our history & discovering art. To sign up visit here: colmorebusinessdistrict.com/events/art-wal…